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1990-10-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH . CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1990 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Dave Blair Mayor Pro Tem Ron Pyle Councilmembers Bob Phelps Jeff Binford Calla Davis Bill Moses The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary City Management Assistant Communication Director Economic Development Director Director of Community Services City Engineer Director of Finance Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Public Works Traffic Engineer Richard L. Escalante Steve Carpenter John Burke John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish David Reedy Donna Huerta Norma Nichols Tom Scales Jerry Murawski Doug Vanderslice Jeff Fuller Mark Pavageaux Dave Davis Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of October 15, 1990 to order at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A.2 PROCLAIM OCTOBER 21 - 28, 1990, AS "RED RIBBON WEEK" IN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, IN PARTICIPATION OF THE 1990 TEXANS WAR ON DRUGS. Mayor Blair read a proclamation proclaiming October 21-28, 1990 as "Red Ribbon Week" in Farmers Branch, in participation of the 1990 Texas War on Drugs. The Red Ribbon campaign originated when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers in 1985. The Red Ribbon became the symbol behind the nation's war against drugs, just as the yellow ribbon Vol. 59, Page. 64 symbolized the hostages in war-torn countries throughout the world. Texans' War on Drugs is sponsoring the 1990 Red Ribbon Campaign in the State of Texas. The national campaign is sponsored by the National Federation of Parents. The purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment toward a drug-free Texas. Along with other states and cities, Texas.and Farmers Branch will join the nation in promoting a drug-free America. The City has hung banners at City facilities and placed bumper stickers on all City vehicles. All City employees will wear a red ribbon during the week of October 21-26, 1990. Extra ribbons and bumper stickers are available at City facilities for the public. Mayor Blair presented the proclamation to Councilman Phelps, Farmers Branch representative on the Red Ribbon Campaign Committee. Councilman Phelps invited the residents to attend a kick-off breakfast to be held on Monday, October 22, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel. He announced that ribbons will be available to all residents at the city hall, library, and police building and encouraged all citizens to participant in this very important program. A.3 PRESENTATION OF METROCREST KIDS' FUND SUPPORTED BY THE METROCREST AREA FUND OF COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS Mayor Blair recognized Mrs. Carol Dingman, representative from the Metrocrest Area Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Mrs. Dingman explained that last January, sixty-five city, school, church, social service and community leaders came together to discuss "Community Youth Issues". The discussion centered around the growing population of poor and minority youth and the emerging problem of hispanic gangs. Mrs. 'Dingman cited a few programs that took place this past summer and were quite successful. Mrs. Dingman explained that the Metrocrest Area Fund is continuing to work with existing youth organizations, community volunteers, Metrocrest cities and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and social service agencies to bring educational and recreation programs to the low income apartment complexes. Mrs. Dingman stated that they are working to expand the variety and availability of programs for the kids in all low income apartments in the Metrocrest. To do this volunteers and money is needed which it is hoped to raise from donations and grants. To support this approach, the Metrocrest Area Fund has created a Kids' Fund to assist children in paying fees which may be associated with the programs. this charitable fund can provide new ways for these children to build self esteem they need to be successful, while avoiding the bureaucracy and cost of new or tax supported programs. Vol. 59, Page 65 Mrs. Dingman stated that help of the private sector to make this program work is needed. The Carrollton Community Connection will kick off the Kids' Fund by contributing proceeds from their Annual Banquet on November 16 at the Harvey Hotel. Mrs. Dingman invited all citizens to attend this annual banquet. A.4 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FOURTH QUARTER DONATIONS FOR THE HISTORICAL PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Historical Preservation and Restoration Board has approved numerous donations to be added to the Historical Park inventory. They are as follows: -A turn of the century freight wagon, from Mrs. Vaquera, 13742 Janwood, Farmers Branch. -A cast iron tea kettle, cast iron skillet,'and a draw knife, all circa 1870-80, a hand brace (hand operated drill) with three bits, and a cast iron shoelast used by cobblers while repairing shoes), both turn of the century, and a 1940's block plane (used to shave wood), from T. H. Little, 3112 Rolling Knoll, Farmers Branch. -A roll of wrapping paper, to be used in the Visitor Center, from Rick Craig, 8605 John Carpenter Freeway, Dallas. -A baby dress, 26 Sunday school cards, 3 dress patterns, 3 gowns, 2 table cloth and napkin sets, an embroidered table runner, a linen dress, and a butter churn, all early 20th century, from Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Horn, 2636 Texas Drive, Dallas. -Two wagon wheel wrenches, from Horace McGilvray, Penelope, Texas. -An 1855 Jerome wall clock, from Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ellis, 2929 Old North, Farmers Branch. -Two 19th century railroad signs and a counterpane (pattern for quilt blocks), from Nancy Lindsey, 135 Canyon Oaks, Argyle, Texas. -A 1966 Texas Metro magazine, from Mrs. John Pies, 10244 Best, Dallas. -A 1959 cemetery plat of Keenan Cemetery, from Mrs. Charlene Jernigan, 3048 Eric, Farmers Branch. -A 1922-23 year book for the Farmers Branch Civic League and a 1909 Texas A & M commencement program, from Jerry Shehane, 3737 Timberglen #2202, Dallas. Vol. 59, Page 66 -Three 1930's decorative plates, from Laverne Gilbert, 13921 Janwood, Farmers Branch. -A horse collar and a pair of turn of the century ladies shoes, from Ron Harmon 1606 Mission Ridge, Carrollton. -An 1876 Rutherford B. Hayes campaign card, from Texx Stewart, 305 MacArthur, Coppell. -A booK entitled The Memorial Addresses for Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley, from Tom Good, 1847 Josey Lane, Carrollton. The Historical Preservation and Restoration Board and the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommend acceptance of the fourth quarter donations to the Historical Park. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", accepted the fourth quarter donations to the historical Park as outlined and authorized that an appropriate letter of appreciation be sent to each contributor. A.6 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Blair presented service awards to the following: a. Fire Chief Jack Dyer of the Fire Department - 30 Year Award b. Lieutenant Luther Moore of`the Fire Department - 30 Year Award C. Director of the Community Services Department Tom Scales - 20 Year Award d. Captain Mike LaFon of the Fire Department - 15 Year Award e. Annegrete Martin of the Sanitation Division - 5 Year Award f. Duane Bishop of the Communications Department - 5 Year Award A. 6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. There were no board applications presented. B.1 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair.explained that under the title of consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for the consent items is being established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. Vol. 59, Page 67 A motion by Mayor all voting "aye", consent items. A motion by Mayor all voting "aye", C.2, D.4, D.5 and Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, added Items C.2, D.4, D.5 and D.6 to the Pro Tem. Pyle, a second by Councilman Binford, approved the following consent items, B.1, D.6. B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1990. C.2 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF CARLOS FERNANDEZ FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF AN OFFICE/WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE FOR MARY KAY COSMETICS WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 22 ZONING DISTRICT ON SENLAC DRIVE SOUTH OF VALWOOD PARKWAY. D.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-160 REJECTING THE BIDS FOR THE BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE DRAINAGE AREA FENCE. D.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-161 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ANALYTICAL SERVICES WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY. D.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-164 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE DECORATIVE CHRISTMAS BANNER SYSTEM TO ARKANSAS FLAG AND BANNER/TEXAS DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,328.00 AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF,THE CITY. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and status of projects in the departments of the city. C.2 CONSENT ITEM. C.3 DISCUSS AND ESTABLISH MEETING DATES FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair stated that the National League of Cities Annual Conference will be held December 1-5, 1990 in Houston, Texas and the first regularly scheduled meeting for December is December 3 which falls during the time of the conference. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", set the date of November 26 to the next meeting date for November and set the date of December 10 to be the only meeting date in December. Vol. 59, Page 68 D.1 DISCUSS SETTING DATE FOR COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair stated that this item was placed on the agenda for discussion and consideration of setting a date for a Council Special Study Session. City Manager Mr. Escalante read over a list of items that was in need of study by the Staff with the Council. A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman.Binford, all voting "aye", set the date of Tuesday, November 6, 1990, to hold a study session in the upstairs Council conference room from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 90-154 APPROVING LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROJECTS FOR SUBMISSION TO DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair announced that this item had been withdrawn and would be considered at the next Council meeting. D.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 90-I58 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SALES INTERNATIONAL OF MEXICO FOR SALES REPRESENTATION IN MEXICO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. During the budget planning process, the hotel managers of Farmers Branch requested that the City consider funding an organization that could provide exclusive sales representation of our local hotels in the country of Mexico. It has been well documented that Mexico provides the largest number of international tourists to the State of Texas. Mr. Jorge Sales of Sales International has been under contract to the Houston Convention and tourism Bureau for eight years. they indicate that he has provided an excellent service and has generated a large volume of tourism trade Houston hotels. Mr. Sales has agreed to exclusive representative of Farmers Branch hotels in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The hotel managers recommended his particular firm and suggested that Sales International should be the City's market representative in Mexico. Sales International will provide this service of $20,000.00 annually, payable at $1,666.00 per month. A monthly activity report will be provided and a cancellation clause is included for non-performance. ol. 59, Pa 69 The Staff recommends that the agreement be approved by the City Council and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the contract. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-158 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Personal Service Agreement with Sales International for sales representation in Mexico for service fee in the amount of $20,000.00 annually, payable on a monthly basis of $1,666.00. D.4 CONSENT ITEM. D.5 CONSENT ITEM. D.6 CONSENT ITEM. D.7 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. No travel reports or requests made. D.8 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. There was no one wishing to speak. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD DURING THE STUDY SESSION AND THAT ACTION WAS NEEDED ON TWO OF THE ITEMS THAT HAD BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE ITEMS WERE CONTINUED UNTIL THIS TIME FOR ACTION IN OPEN SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-I7, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION WITH ACTION TAKEN IN OPEN SESSION. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS- ARTICLE 6252-I7, SEC. 2{9) 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, instructed that a resolution be prepared appointing Place 1: Mel Bailey; Place 2: Jack Colbert; Place 3: Bill Binford; Place 4: Betty Thompson; and Place 5: Ken Quevreaux to the Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors for a two year term. The motion carried, Councilmembers Pyle, Moses, Phelps, and Davis voted "aye". Councilman Binford did not vote. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD. Vol. 59, Page 70 A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", reappointed Barney Wood, Ken Rymer and Margaret Young to serve a two year term on the Parks and Recreation Board. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Mayor Blair announced that no action would be taken at this time on this item. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, adjourned the City Council meeting of October 15, 1990 at 8:30 p.m.. Mayor Dave Blair City Secretary "1 11 1 Vol. 59, Page 71